Yellowstone Valley Lodge

Lodging Details
The Yellowstone Valley Lodge is situated in the heart of Paradise Valley with an incredible view of the western edge of the Absaroka mountain range. From any of the lodge’s 16 private riverside cabins, you look directly over the Yellowstone River in the shadow of Dexter Point (elevation 9,859 feet). Deep sleep, gorgeous views, the sound of the river—this is a place to relax and take it all in. With an abundance of opportunities to relax or play, the lodge cabins offer an opportunity to get away from it all.

Deluxe Fishing Package
The VIP of fishing packages with access to hundreds of miles of Blue Ribbon trout streams, the finest dining, and deluxe accommodations offered in Paradise Valley! This package includes accommodations in the newly constructed loft-style, riverside cabins featuring two bedrooms, two baths, a living area, kitchenette, flat-screen TV, Wi-Fi, central heat/air conditioning, and a large private deck overlooking the Yellowstone River.

Standard Package
Includes lodging in the “cozy cabins”, each featuring two queen beds, a full bath, sitting area, mini-fridge, personal coffee brewers, air conditioning, and a semi-private deck overlooking the Yellowstone River. The Standard Fishing Package offers the same great fishing and dining opportunities but is built for anglers more concerned about their budget than accommodations.

Food and Beverages
The Lodge’s gourmet five-star fare is served at the Yellowstone Valley Grill, which is open to the public for dinner. Chef Marcos Mustain will entice you with his use of fresh, organic, and locally-sourced ingredients, all prepared in an open kitchen, and served with views of the Yellowstone and the Absarokas. The Lodge will cater continental breakfasts to lodge guests daily, and a boxed lunch will be prepared for you to take along on your day’s adventure. Please let us know prior to arrival if we can accommodate any special dietary needs for you. Don’t let the sophisticated wine and beer list fool you: waders are always acceptable dinner duds. In the summers, enjoy dining on the patio, where clean alpine air and river songs pair perfectly with seasonally-changing dishes.

Non-Angling Activities and Options
We are happy to assist you or your family in the organization of non-angling activities during your stay. Remember that we can customize your package! If you want to fish less and sight-see more, let us know. Area activities include sporting clay shooting, horseback riding, swimming and soaking at Chico Hot Springs, guided tours of Yellowstone National Park, self-guided tours of the Park, mountain biking, hiking, scenic flights, Chico Day Spa and Massage, whitewater rafting, or golf at the Livingston Country Club.

Internet / Communications
Wi-Fi is available free of charge and most cell phones work in Montana. Be sure to check with your service provider prior to your trip regarding specific coverage in the area.

How To Get There
The nearest commercial airport is Gallatin Field (BZN), located in Bozeman, Montana. Serviced by Delta, Northwest, United, and Horizon Airlines. The airport is approximately 1 hour from Yellowstone Valley Lodge.

Arrival and Departure Details / Times
If you would like to drive on your own directly to the lodge or rent a car in Bozeman, a map will be sent to you prior to your departure. A pre-arranged shuttle service between Bozeman and the lodge is also available for an additional charge. Please contact Yellow Dog for details. Check-in time is any time after 3 PM and check-out time is before 11 AM.

Documents Required
Montana fishing licenses are available at all area fly shops and sporting goods stores, or online.

Travel Arrangements
Yellow Dog provides airline reservations ad ticketing assistance through etcTravel Group, and a full-service airline logistics agent that can help book airline tickets, hotels, rental cars, and more. You can click here to request a quote or contact Yellow Dog for more information at 406-585-8667. etcTravel Group offers dedicated support services for all Yellow Dog clients. Service fees may apply when booking or researching tickets, and etcTravel will discuss this with you before sending quotes. 

Travel Tools
– Airline Ticketing
– Moon Phases
– Rent This Rod
– Trip Insurance and Emergency Evacuation
– Global Rescue Membership

General Information
Yellowstone Valley Lodge has compiled an extensive network of fisheries and guides so that the decisions on where you’ll fish can be made well in advance of your arrival in Montana. At the same time, they will constantly monitor fishing conditions throughout the area during your stay so that you’ll always be on the waters which are producing the best. 

Located on the banks of the world-famous Yellowstone River (with a very good home riffle located directly in front of the lodge) YYL has the perfect location. As the longest un-dammed trout stream on earth, the Yellowstone River provides over 300 miles of fishable, trout-bearing water. This river is known for its prolific hatches and excellent cutthroat and rainbow fishing. A great river for both long floats and wading! The fly fishing on the Yellowstone River is excellent, recognized internationally as one of the premier trout waters in the United States.

Yellowstone River – Gardiner to Livingston
In this “upper” section, the Yellowstone River flows un-dammed through gorgeous scenery. In the rivers upper stretch, it flows from Gardiner, Montana, through the beautiful Paradise Valley, with the Absaroka Mountains flanking the river on all sides. The Yellowstone River leaves the mountains near Livingston where it enters the high plains.

Yellowstone River – Livingston to Big Timber
Below Livingston, fishing pressure is less than further upstream. As the Yellowstone River flows through this section, it is no longer in a scenic valley. Instead, it runs through true “high plains” country, with the Absaroka Mountains now to the south and the Crazy Mountains becoming visible to the northeast. Healthy populations of rainbow and brown trout are found along this stretch. Additionally, the fish in this section of the Yellowstone River tend to be larger than further upstream. The larger fish, combined with reduced fishing pressure (the further downstream you go from Livingston, the less fishing pressure exists), can make for some wonderful fly fishing possibilities.

Area Spring Creeks
These world-renowned spring creeks, located in Paradise Valley, are just minutes away from Yellowstone Valley Ranch. The ranch currently has more prime-time spring creek rod days available than any other outfitter. Hone your skills casting 6X tippets and small flies at large, selective trout. Experience the great Pale Morning Dun hatch starting in June, moving into terrestrials and sulfurs later in the summer, and follow it up with fall baetis hatches in September and October. The Spring Creeks offer everything from sight nymphing to dry fly fishing for the discriminating angler.

Yellowstone National Park
The famous waters of Slough Creek, Lamar, and Soda Butte are all easily accessible from the Yellowstone Valley Ranch. These streams can offer some of the best fishing for cutthroat trout in the summer and early fall that you will ever see. Take the opportunity to fish alongside a feeding bison, with the chance to see all the wildlife the park has to offer. The Lamar Valley is the best spot in the park to see wolves and bears, in addition to the always present bison and elk. The northwestern waters of Yellowstone National Park such as the Firehole, upper Madison, and the Gibbon are all great places to fish during a short tour of the Park.

YVL’s guide program is operated by Montana Fly Fishing Guides, LLC. This great team of guides has been hand-picked over the last decade to create one of the finest groups of guides you’ll ever run across. These are professional fishing guides with years of experience on every piece of water in the area. These guys all have a passion for fly fishing that has taken them across the country and around the world to pursue fish on the fly.

Boats and Equipment
Float fishing is done from modern skiffs and MacKenzie-style drift boats. The Lodge can also provide rental gear and equipment upon request.

Package Rates
Remember that Yellow Dog’s services are completely free! When you book a trip with Yellow Dog, you never pay more than when you book directly with the lodge.

2024 Pricing (based on double occupancy)
Cozy Cabin
3 nights / 2 days = $1,675.00 per person
4 nights / 3 days = $2,350.00 per person
5 nights / 4 days = $3,025.00 per person
6 nights / 5 days = $3,700.00 per person

Bridger King Cabin
3 nights / 2 days = $1,825.00 per person
4 nights / 3 days = $2,550.00 per person
5 nights / 4 days = $3,275.00 per person
6 nights / 5 days = $4,000.00 per person

Absaroka Deluxe Cabin
3 nights / 2 days = $2,050.00 per person
4 nights / 3 days = $2,850.00 per person
5 nights / 4 days = $3,650.00 per person
6 nights / 5 days = $4,450.00 per person

Included

• Lodging
• Guided fishing
• All meals (cooler lunch while fishing)
• Gratuities for lodge staff
• Rods/reels, flies, and tackle provided by the guide
• Guide pick up & drop off on each day of fishing
• River shuttle fees for guide’s vehicle

Excluded

• Airfare
• Transportation to and from the lodge (best to rent a car)
• Fishing licenses
• Waders and wading boots
• Gratuities for guides
• Alcoholic beverages at the lodge (bar tab)
• Alcoholic beverages on guided trips (BYO)
• Fees for fishing private spring creeks
• Lodging taxes (will be added to invoice upon booking)

Yellowstone Valley Lodge (Paradise Valley, Montana)
TERMS AND CONDITIONS – CANCELLATIONS
A refundable deposit of 50% per person is due at the time of booking for all trip packages and reservations, and final payment if due 90 days prior to arrival. All trip cancellations must be received in writing, sent to Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures, LLC. For all cancellations outside of 45 days of scheduled arrival at the lodge, a full refund or trip credit (minus a $100.00 per person lodge cancellation fee and a $100.00 per person Yellow Dog cancellation fee) will be issued by the lodge. For cancellations inside of 45 days from start of trip date, deposits and final payments will be forfeited, and no refund or credit will be issued. If a cancelled package is resold by either the lodge or by Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures, then a full refund will be sent minus a $75.00 per person lodge re booking fee plus a $100.00 per person Yellow Dog cancellation fee. In the case of cancellation by the client, both deposit and final payment may be transferred to another guest or angler for those same (original) dates if facilitated and arranged by the client. Receipt of deposit and/or final payment is acknowledgment that registrant has read and accepts the deposit, cancellation, refund and responsibility clauses for these packages. Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures strongly recommends that anglers and guests purchase travel insurance for this trip.

Payment Terms for All Yellow Dog Trip Bookings  
Unless otherwise noted on your invoice, for all trips less than 90 days out, full payment is required after receipt of the confirmation email to secure guides and reservations. For trips outside of 90 days, a 50% deposit is required upon receipt of confirmation email to confirm your reservations.   

Yellow Dog accepts on-line payments via a secure payment portal – a quick and easy way to complete your trip reservation. Please reach out to accounting@yellowdogflyfishing.com to gain access. 

Yellow Dog Flyfishing Standard Forms of Payment 

• Debit card (fee-free) and credit card (3% convenience fee) - to pay via card please utilize the customer payment portal. If you need assistance, reach out to 406-585-8667 ext. #3 
• Wires - please include name and/or invoice number for reference on your wire. Please reach out to accounting@yellowdogflyfishing.com for wiring instructions. (client is responsible for wiring fees) 
• Physical check - please include your invoice number in the memo. Mail checks to 213 S. Willson Ave. Bozeman, MT, 59715

If you have any questions about alternate payment methods, please contact Yellow Dog at (406) 585-8667 ext. #3. We are available Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM MT. 

“The fishing and trip experience was awesome. We got to see so much wildlife right from our cabin. It was great.” – Scott R.

“We had a great time and caught lots of fish. We are going to make this an annual event.” – Kit A.

“The Yellowstone Valley lodge greatly exceeded our expectations. 5 star dinners every night. The waitstaff remember all of us and our favorite wines and beer. They could not have been nicer or more attentive. Front desk staff were able to give awesome off site hiking information and assist in setting up white water rafting, horseback riding etc. The fishing guides were able to handle 3 absolute beginners as well as 2 experienced anglers.” – Charles R.

“Having visited Montana many times previously, expectations were fairly high, and we were not disappointed! The combination of the terrific Yellowstone Valley Lodge and our knowledgeable guides made for an awesome experience.” – Gary F.

“It was a beautiful first time on the Yellowstone. The lodge was perfectly located and situated on the river, the view from our patio blew us away. Fishing was slow, probably due to heat, but it was still a great day out there and I would do it again.” – Martin T.

“The perfect way to relax & get away from work if you enjoy the outdoors and an active vacation.” – Trajan S.